Vascular considerations in glaucoma : current perspectives /

PrefaceOpen angle glaucoma (OAG) is one of the leading causes of impaired vision worldwide. The pathogenesis of glaucomatous optic neuropathy remains poorly understood, and several pathogenic mechanisms are proposed to coexist. As the world population ages, OAG will become more prevalent and advance...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Harris, Alon
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Amsterdam, Netherlands : Kugler, 2012.
Temas:
Glaucoma.
Retina > Blood-vessels.
Glaucoma, Open-Angle > physiopathology
Intraocular Pressure > physiology
Eye > blood supply
Blood Pressure > physiology
Risk Factors
Glaucoma
Retinal Vessels
Glaucome.
Rétine > Vaisseaux sanguins.
MEDICAL > Surgery > General.
Retina > Blood-vessels
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:PrefaceOpen angle glaucoma (OAG) is one of the leading causes of impaired vision worldwide. The pathogenesis of glaucomatous optic neuropathy remains poorly understood, and several pathogenic mechanisms are proposed to coexist. As the world population ages, OAG will become more prevalent and advances in the diagnosis and treatment of glaucomatous optic neuropathy are important to protect and improve the quality of life of our aging population.Treatment of OAG has been directed at lowering intraocular pressure (IOP) which is the only current therapeutic strategy available to patients with glauc.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (123 pages) : illustrations, portraits
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9789062998593
9062998593
9062992358
9789062992355

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